Helen “Elaine” Allen, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born April 17, 1939.

Survivors include: her daughter-in-law, Faye Allen of Nixa; brother in law, Floyd Johnson and wife Raylene; grandchildren, Heather Weaver and husband Don, Zeke Kelly, Ike Kelly, Della Kessinger and husband Rusty, Eric Kelly, and Jamie Godfrey; great grandchildren, Vada Weaver, Denver Weaver, Addison Kessinger, Spencer Kesinger, Casey Kessinger, Marisha, and Joey Kelly; and nieces, Lisa and husband Mike and Sherry and husband Glenn.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy Allen; her children; and her siblings.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating. A graveside service followed at 1:00 p.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.